As of Late

Well here is the furniture and part of the bedding design for his nursery. I am trying to get everything put together so I can take real pictures and put them on here. I will also update with belly pictures when I am home with them. I am getting really excited! We have 6 weeks left! I can't belive that we are on the final stretch! :)

Avery's Post Graduation

Avery and his Sargent's

Avery receiving his certification

Rick presented him his certificate

Right before he was called up to receive his certificate

Proud wife and son:)

Being sworn in as a Police Officer

293 group

Avery receiving his award for being V.P. in his class

more of being sworn in with the group.

I am so proud of Avery that he stuck it through and passed it all and he can now go on to do his life long dream! :) I was super proud of seeing him standing up there and how far he has come. I know at one time I was telling him to put it off longer but he kept it in his mind that he wanted to and I am grateful! I know he will make a fantastic cop and I will have to learn to get used to the lifestyle a police officer wife lives but I am just as excited!

Temple Square

We went to temple square on Wednesday night with sister and it was so beautiful. I don't think I have been up in a really long time and I sure did love every minute of it! I am so glad we walked through the cold so we could enjoy the scenery!

Random Thoughts

I am sitting at work having millions of things running through my mind and some of them I want to share with all of you!

• I have 99 days left in my pregnancy, that is just 3 months away. I think it is settling in more that I will have my sweet boy in my arms much sooner than I thought.


• Avery has 8 days left of post. Which is still 2 weeks but he is almost done and I could not be any happier! I am so ready to have him home to help me out with me working full time and trying to juggle everthing right now its hard.


• The snow that is falling. I think that December 1, welcomed in winter. I am alright with it just not a fan of the ice on the roads.


• I have put the determination in me to be more organized and on a schedule and not over push myself to get things done. I have a Family Management binder that I made to help me accomplish it. I will start it next week.


• I am looking forward to Avery's Graduation to acutally see him in uniform. Since I have yet to.....(I like day dreaming about it somedays:P)


• When I go up for Avery's Graduation I will officially finish my christmas shopping and just have to wrap it all! I am proud that I will be done.


• I have planned a menu for when he comes home as well since I haven't had to cook for the last 4 months hardly, let me tell you what it was hard! I couldn't get the ides to come to me easy enough. But I managed to the end of December.


• I love my active little Guy in my belly I am sure I will love him even more when he is born.


• I have told people that I haven't hardly been an emotional mess with being pregnant. But after I have been saying this the last little bit I think a good cry on the hubby's shoulder tonight is sounding great! :)

I hope everyone is doing well, keeping safe and warm during this winter time!

18, 19, 20, 21

Day 18- I am grateful that my husband only has 3 weeks left of his 15 week program after this week. I am so excited for him to be home more and the opportunity to be able to cook for him and be his wife!

Day 19- I am grateful for the decent weather we have been having here during this month. Really we can't complain, it may be a bit colder but it hasn't snowed much which makes it easier.

Day 20- I am grateful for the past experiences and trials I have had that have made me the person I am today. The struggles I have had sure have helped me mature and grow up. I am grateful for every single one of them and I am grateful for the ways they have blessed me.

Day 21-I am grateful for each day further that I make it in this pregnancy. I am grateful that it has become much easier, although there is still linger thoughts that I have that won't allow myself to do certain things. I just hope baby boy continues to grow!

15, 16, & 17

Day 15
I am grateful that the Dr. gave me some antibiotics to help boost my immune system to get over this nasty cold I have had for over a week now. I am grateful for medicine.

Day 16
I am grateful for the beautiful temple that we have right in our back yards and the opportunity to be able to go just about any time that I want. I love that I have the choice and it so close that I do not have to travel. I love the peace that comes within those walls and for the many blessings it has given to me and continues to give me!

Day 17
I am grateful for the opportunity that I have to be able to attend my meetings and to be able to feel encouraged from the messages given. I love when the spirit is there and is giving you inspiration.

Days 13 and 14

Day 13- I am grateful for my husbands job. In this ecomnomy right now, it is hard to find a job. I know that it is only part time for the time being but we will work our way to full time! I am glad he can help provide and support our family!

Day 14-I am grateful for my job! I love the kids I am around and when they give me compliments. I am also grateful that I have some where I feel like I am needed, and I belong. I love the people I work with as well.

Days 10, 11, and 12

Day 10
I am grateful for the wood that my family helped get for us, since I am not allowed to! I know it will do its job in keeping us warm this winter! :)

Day 11
I am grateful for my very active baby! He is all over the place some days and I love when Avery feels him and my family. I think its the sweetest thing ever! He is starting to get stronger and I am nervous for those days to come!

Day 12
I am grateful that Avery has a job, ever since he quit Dish our lives have been quite peaceful, and He has been much happier!

Day 8 & 9

Day 8
I am grateful for my husband who stepped up while I was on bed rest and did the majority of chores. I had to do some laundry from our trip this last weekend and I am still trying to get everything put away and done! It has been a CHORE! I am also trying to come down with a nasty cold so resting and sleep is something I am needing. Which makes it hard to want to clean and get things done.


Day 9
I am grateful for my job although some days are a little stressful I love being around the kids. I will be sad when the day comes that I decide I am done.

Day 7

I am thankful for the beautiful slow falling snow that reminds me of Gods beauties. I do not like when it is freezing outside and the wind is blowing and it is snowing. I will take snow any day of the week as long as it slowly falls to the ground. I do like the winter time as long as I am warm, all thanks to my stacked and split wood:)